Standby Letter of Credit Advisor - Operations

U.S. Bank • Charlotte, NC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One. U.S. Bank is hiring in our Global Trade & Standby Services (GTSS) department for a Standby Letter of Credit Advisor. The Standby Letter of Credit Advisor serves as a subject matter expert, providing guidance on structuring requests, reviewing legal documentation, and delivering a high level of customer service through clear, professional communication with internal and external partners.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Eight or more years of relevant work experience

Nice To Haves

• Extensive experience in standby letters of credit, with strong expertise in complex deal structuring
• Strong knowledge of standby letter of credit rules, including ISP98 and UCP600
• Deep understanding of credit agreements, reimbursement agreements, and related legal documentation
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts to a variety of stakeholders
• Proven ability to deliver a high level of customer service in a fast paced, client focused environment
• Strong risk awareness and ability to provide sound recommendations in complex or time sensitive situations
• Ability to influence and guide partners without direct authority

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on the structuring of complex standby letter of credit transactions, including issuance, amendments, and risk considerations
• Review and interpret credit agreements, reimbursement agreements, and related legal documentation to ensure alignment with SBLC terms and bank risk standards
• Partner closely with Relationship Managers, Legal, and Credit teams to advise on deal structure and support successful transaction execution
• Deliver best-in-class customer service by clearly explaining requirements, setting expectations, and guiding partners through the standby LC process
• Communicate effectively and confidently, particularly in verbal discussion involving complex or sensitive client scenarios
• Serve as a key resource for complex or non-standard requests, providing recommendation and solutions while ensuring adherence to policy
• Support onboarding of complex or sensitive clients by partnering with Relationship Managers, Portfolio Managers, and Credit teams to advise on documentation, structure, and set up requirements

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED